Tom Konzack

Dr. Tom Konzack is a Researcher at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), affiliated with the GIGA Institute of African Studies. His work focuses on political violence, terrorism, non-state actors, and religious minorities, particularly in the context of peace and security.

• M.Res. in Political Science, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
• MA in European Master in Government, University of Konstanz
• BA in Governance and Public Policy, University of Passau

His research examines the dynamics of political violence, resource mobilization for non-state actors, and the interplay between freedom of religion and gender equality. He has contributed to datasets like the 'Religious Minorities at Risk' and authored policy papers analyzing global religious and gender-related trends.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in quantitative analysis of religious minority conflicts and sustainable development challenges. Konzack has held research roles at institutions including the Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Scuola Normale Superiore, with fieldwork extending to Afghanistan and Chile.